Outlining the Benefits of Cable Guards

Whether you’re working in a factory or on a building site, health and safety is key. As an employer, you have a responsibility to keep your employees safe and well looked after while they’re working for you. And one way to do this is using cable guards. Cables are important for maintaining power across your site but there they can cause all sorts of the risks, such as creating trip hazards and the risk of items falling because the cable has been unexpectedly pulled. This is why our team at Seltek Warehouse are dedicated to providing you with practical solutions like cable guards to help keep your workplace safe and tidy.

What are Cable Guards? 

Cable guards have been designed to lie over the top of cables, wires, pipes and hoses. They are usually ramp shaped, with the cables sitting neatly underneath. Our cable guards are made out of high-quality materials that will be able to withstand the weight of almost anything you might encounter in your workplace. 

There is no point in having a cable guard that won’t stand up to the weight of a vehicle driving over the top of it. Building sites and factories are busy places and it’s important for you to make sure that your cables won’t be damaged during your day to day working. 

Why Choose Cable Guards?

Help Reduce Trip Hazards

This is perhaps the most obvious reason for choosing a cable guard but that doesn’t mean that it should be ignored. As mentioned, you want to make sure that you keep your workspace as safe as possible and eliminating trip hazards is one of the ways to do this. Cables are an obvious trip hazard, especially for those who are busy and not really looking where they are going. Tripping up on cables can lead to long-term injuries and concerns for your employees, which is definitely something that you want to avoid. Cable guards are an ideal choice for reducing trip hazards because they are affordable and easy to use. Wherever you lay a cable, you can put a cable guard on top of it, which is a quick and affordable way for you to avoid any serious concerns. 

Can Keep Warehouse Tidy

If you’re planning on having people in your building space or workspace for whatever reason, you will want to make sure that it is as tidy as possible. You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression and a sense of organisation and tidiness is so important for your business. Cable guards not only remove trip hazards but they also help to tidy wires into one area, an area that is protected. As a result, your space will look tidy and organised, a stellar first impression to all your visitors. 

Help Protect your Cables

It might surprise you to know that cable guards are not just about protecting your employees, they protect your cables. Cables are not cheap, particularly the longer and thicker ones that help move power from one end of your work site to the other. You don’t want to constantly spend on purchasing new cables because they’ve been stepped on or driven over. You even avoid damage being caused by the weather or by unwanted visitors. With a cable guard, you’ll be able to avoid the situation, allowing you to save money without having to cut any corners. 

If you’d like to find out more about our cable guards, then feel free to give us a call today on 01908 320 731. We would be more than happy to answer any questions that you might have about any of our products or services.